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Alan Jones

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Alan Jones is a retired Australian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1975 to 1986. He is best known for winning the 1980 Formula One World Championship driving for the Williams team, becoming the first driver to win a championship for Williams. During his career, Jones secured 12 Grand Prix victories. He also previously won the Can-Am championship in 1974 before transitioning to Formula One.

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How many Formula 1 Grands Prix did Alan Jones win?

Alan Jones won 12 Formula 1 Grands Prix during his career, with his first victory coming at the 1977 Austrian Grand Prix driving for the Shadow team. The remaining 11 wins came with Williams between 1979 and 1981.

Did Alan Jones win the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship?

Yes, Alan Jones won the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship driving the Williams FW07B-Ford, delivering Frank Williams his first drivers' title. Jones clinched the title with five race wins that season, including victories in France, Britain, and Canada.

Which F1 teams did Alan Jones drive for besides Williams?

Before joining Williams in 1978, Jones drove for Embassy Hill, Surtees, and Shadow. After leaving Williams at the end of 1981, he had brief stints with Arrows in 1983 and the Beatrice-Lola Haas team in 1985–1986.

Is Alan Jones the last Australian to win the F1 World Championship?

Yes, Alan Jones remains the last Australian driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship, a title he secured in 1980. Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo both won individual Grands Prix for Red Bull Racing but never claimed the championship.